Pitch and Position Count — What Fits the Board
The 2-1969570-8: This is a 28-position, 2-row header on a 2.50mm pitch — the board footprint is a 2x14 grid with 2.50mm row spacing. All 28 positions are loaded — no empty spots to double-check on the BOM. The vertical orientation keeps the connector standing upright off the board, with a 0.134" (3.40mm) solder tail length that clears most standard PCB thicknesses.
Current, Plating, and the Cost-Per-Cycle Trade
For a product that mates once in manufacturing and stays mated, this is fine.
Locking, Shrouding, and Glow Wire — Safety in the Build
Glow wire compliant — a safety requirement for household appliances and lighting fixtures where a hot component could ignite the connector.
